2007 Cadillac CTS engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Cadillac CTS — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Timing chain has been loosened and possibly ready to break. Service bulletin #11340c was issued and gm/cadillac never contacted me for the special coverage repair. They are now refusing to assist me. While driving vehicle there was burning rubber smell and car hesitated, failed to accelerate while…”
filed May 4, 2021
“Vehicle was stationary in our home garage. It would not start, it would start when jumped but died shortly after. We had the battery tested, it was bad, we replaced w a new battery. Car started right up, but would not cut power once the key was removed from the ignition. Car dings and dash and…”
filed Aug 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 CTS | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 CTS | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 CTS | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 CTS | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 CTS | 49 | 29% |
| 2008 CTS | 22 | 13% |
| 2006 CTS | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 CTS | 24 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.